Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable & Data Center Integration

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable & Data Center Integration to lead interconnection studies, dynamic modeling, and grid planning in ERCOT and beyond, focusing on utility-scale renewables and hyperscale data centers.

You will develop ETAP/PSSE models, coordinate with TSPs, ISO/RTOs, and EPC teams, and bring PE-licensed or experienced professionals to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in power systems planning and interconnection.
• Extensive experience with ERCOT planning and interconnection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead large load and generation interconnection studies in ERCOT and other systems.
• Apply NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements for generation and large load interconnections.
• Develop and validate ETAP steady-state models and PSSE dynamic models, and PSCAD EMT models.
• Support development of Solar/Wind/BESS Power Plant Controllers (PPCs) and Master Plant Controllers (MPCs).
• Participate in HV/MV substation design studies for large data center projects and utility-scale PV/Wind/BESS projects.
• Support or lead microgrid design and control studies at MV and HV levels.
• Interface with TSPs, ISO/RTOs (ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders.
• Perform steady-state and short-circuit analyses including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, and harmonic studies.
• Conduct EMT studies in PSCAD (TOV, TRV, insulation coordination, SSR/SSO).

Skills

PSS/E

PSCAD

ETAP

RTDS/RSCAD

Dynamic modeling

Interconnection studies

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

ETAP

RTDS/RSCAD

Job description

Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable & Data Center Integration

Location: Remote
Department: Grid Planning Section

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Power System Engineer- Renewable & Data Center Integration with deep expertise in large load and renewable interconnections, particularly within the ERCOT market. This role will support transmission-level planning, system impact studies, dynamic modeling, and EPC design efforts for utility-scale renewable projects and hyperscale data center developments.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, hands-on modeling experience, and a practical understanding of ERCOT planning, operational, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support large load and generation interconnection studies in ERCOT and other transmission systems.
• Apply and interpret NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements for both generation and large load interconnections.
• Develop and validate steady state models in ETAP and PSSE, and dynamic models in PSS®E and PSCAD for:
  • Large electronic loads (e.g., data centers)
  • PV, wind, and BESS resources
• Support development and integration of:
  • Solar/Wind/BESS Power Plant Controllers (PPCs)
  • Master Plant Controllers (MPCs)
• Participate in EPC HV/MV substation design studies for:
  • Large data center projects
  • Utility-scale PV, wind, and BESS projects
• Support or lead microgrid design and control studies at MV and HV levels.
• Support RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop).
• Interface with Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), ISO/RTOs (especially ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders.
• Perform steady-state and short-circuit analyses including: Load flow studies, Short circuit analysis, Protection coordination, Arc-flash studies, Reactive power and energy loss analysis, and Harmonic studies
• Conduct electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies in PSCAD, including: Transient overvoltage (TOV), Transient recovery voltage (TRV), Insulation coordination, SSR/SSO screening and mitigation analysis

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in power systems planning and interconnection.
• Strong experience in:
  • PSS®E dynamic modeling and analysis
  • PSCAD EMT modeling
  • ETAP steady-state and protection studies
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Large load interconnection studies (data center experience strongly preferred)
  • ERCOT transmission planning and compliance requirements
  • Generation interconnection (PV, wind, BESS)
• Experience developing dynamic PSSE and PSCAD models for large inverter-based resources and electronic loads.

• Familiarity with NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements for both generation and large load interconnections.

• Experience embedding and coordinating PPC and MPC control strategies.
• Experience with RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required).

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise.

We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.